Working Table

ABSTRACT

A working table is provided. The working table comprises a main frame and a plurality of working plates which are vertically spaced apart from each other. The main frame has an upper frame disposed on the top portion thereof. The working plate has a parts container disposed thereon, and a foldable wing-working plate disposed adjacent to the working plate. Thus, the working table not only provides sufficient space for receiving parts, tools and components, but also facilitates assembly during the manufacturing process.

This application claims the benefits of the priority based on Taiwan Patent Application No. 095141018 filed on Nov. 6, 2006; the disclosures of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

Not applicable.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a working apparatus for use in manufacturing processes. In particular, the invention relates to a working table that helps operators work and reach components.

2. Descriptions of the Related Art

In industrial manufacturing processes, components are independently produced in large quantities and distributed to production lines for assembly into final products. In conventional production lines, the operators work independently on the different stages of the production lines. The assembly processes of the final products are usually accomplished with many operators who work in sequence.

However, the aforesaid manner may not be the best way for product assembly. For example, when the assembly requires various components that can be assembled simply, there may be an imbalance on the production lines due to wasted time, but also lower yields due to unsmooth steps in the production lines. Furthermore, the manufacturing processes may not be flexibly arranged due to equipment restrictions used in the conventional production lines and limited space in the factory. In addition, the equipments used in the production lines also consume resources and increase costs.

To improve the balance in the production lines and working efficiency, the production lines can be cell-lined. In other words, each of the operators can independently accomplish the product assembly. The cell-line is especially suitable for products which can be simply assembled. However, this kind of cell-line production may be difficult for storing a large number of components in each assembly station.

Given the above, it is important to develop a novel working table for more efficient assembly.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The primary objective of this invention is to provide a working table that is adapted to a cell-line type of manufacturing and independent working. The conventional disadvantages can be overcome by using the working table in the present invention, which has an upper frame, multi-working plates, and wing-working plates to extend the working spaces. Parts containers are also disposed on the working plate to store a large number of components. Thus, space can be effectively used.

Another objective of this invention is to provide a working table which has sufficient working plates and components that contain spaces for an independent operator in the manufacturing process. The working plates are movably connected for folding when the working table is not in use. Thus, the factory space can be effectively arranged without wasting space.

Still another objective of this invention is to provide a working table, in which the elements of the working table are made from low-costing materials. Due to the materials used for the working table are not limited, low-costing materials are considered in higher priority. Thus, the working table of the present invention has an advantage of lower costs.

To achieve the aforesaid objectives, a working table comprising a main frame and a plurality of working plates spaced apart from each other along the main frame in a vertical direction is provided. The main frame has an upper frame which is disposed at the top portion of the main frame. A parts container is disposed on the upper end of the working plates. A wing-working plate is disposed on one side of the working plate. The working plates and parts container can be added or stacked in sequence according to the actual requirement. Thus, sufficient spaces for work and receiving components are provided.

The detailed technology and preferred embodiments implemented for the subject invention are described in the following paragraphs accompanying the appended drawings for people skilled in this field to well appreciate the features of the claimed invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic view structurally illustrating the working table of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view illustrating the working plate of the working table of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a schematic view illustrating the wing-working plate of the working table of the present invention; and

FIG. 4 is a schematic view illustrating the parts container of the working table of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

FIG. 1 illustrates the working table of the present invention. The working table comprises a main frame 2, which includes a plurality of stands substantially vertical and parallel with each other. As shown in FIG. 1, the main frame 2 includes two long stands 21 and two short stands 23. An upper frame 1 is disposed at the top portion of the main frame 2 in which the upper frame 1 horizontally connects to the long stands 21. A plurality of working plates 5 are spaced apart from each other along the main frame 2 in a vertical direction. At least one of the working plates 5 has a parts container 3 which is disposed on the upper end thereof. The wing-working plate 4 is disposed on the side of one working plate 5.

FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic view of the working plates 5. Each working plates 5 has an upper surface 50 which has at least one protruding rib 51 disposed on an edge of the upper surface 50. The protruding rib 51 is used to block the components from falling during the assembly. The plurality of protruding ribs 51 can be continuously or separately disposed according to the actual requirements.

In FIG. 3, the wing-working plate 4 has two plates 43 and a plurality of connecting boards 44 which are flexibly capable of connecting to the plates 43 for folding. Similarly, the protruding ribs 42 can be continuously or separately disposed on the edges of the upper surface of the plates 43 for preventing falling components.

It is noted that the number of the wing-working plates 4 and working plates 5 are adjustable according to the actual requirements. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the working table of the present invention includes an upper working plate 53 and a lower working plate 55, in which the parts container 3 is disposed on the top of the upper working plate 53. In addition, the wing-working plate 4 is disposed on the side of the upper working plate 53 while another wing-working plate 4 can be disposed on the opposite side of the upper working plate 53

FIG. 4 shows the parts container 3 which includes a plurality of units 33 at least partially stacked in sequence. Specifically, each of the units 33 has an elongated structure with a top opening and a box-shaped receiving space. At least one partitioning panel 32 is disposed in each of the units 33 to define a plurality of sub-spaces in each of the units 33. In actuality, the sub-spaces can efficiently categorize and receive the components.

More specifically, when the working table of the present invention is assembled, the working plates 5 are separately fixed onto the main frame 2. The upper frame 1 is then fixed at the top portion of the two long stands 21 of the main frame 2. The wing-working plates 4 are assembled on the two opposite sides of the working plates 5. Subsequently, the units 33 can be stacked in sequence at the appropriate position on the working plates 5. The parts container 3 can be additionally disposed on the working plates 5, the upper frame 1 and the wing-working plates 4.

According to the working table disclosed in the present invention, the working space in the manufacturing processes can be effectively extended and various components can be stored and arranged. After the assembly process is partially accomplished, the working table can be folded when not in use.

The above disclosure is related to the detailed technical contents and inventive features thereof. People skilled in this field may proceed with a variety of modifications and replacements based on the disclosures and suggestions of the invention as described without departing from the characteristics thereof. Nevertheless, although such modifications and replacements are not fully disclosed in the above descriptions, they have substantially been covered in the following claims as appended. 

1. A working table, comprising a main frame and a plurality of working plates spaced apart from each other along the main frame in a vertical direction; wherein: the main frame has an upper frame which is disposed at a top portion of the main frame; and at least one of the working plates has a parts container which is disposed on an upper end thereof and a wing-working plate which is disposed at a side of at least one working plate.
 2. The working table as claimed in claim 1, wherein the main frame comprises a plurality of stands which are substantially vertical and parallel with each other.
 3. The working table as claimed in claim 2, wherein the plurality of stands comprises two long stands and two short stands in which the upper frame horizontally connects with the long stands.
 4. The working table as claimed in claim 1, wherein each working plate has an upper surface which has at least one protruding rib disposed at an edge thereof.
 5. The working table as claimed in claim 4, wherein the upper surface has a plurality of protruding ribs which are continuously or separately disposed at the edge of the upper surface.
 6. The working table as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of working plates include an upper working plate and a lower working plate, in which the parts container is disposed on a top of the upper working plate and the wing-working plate is disposed at a side of the upper working plate.
 7. The working table as claimed in claim 6, further comprising another wing-working plate disposed on an opposite side of the upper working plate.
 8. The working table as claimed in claim 1, wherein the wing-working plate has two plates and a plurality of connecting boards which are capable of movably connecting with the plates for folding the wing-working plate.
 9. The working table as claimed in claim 8, wherein each working plate has an upper surface which has at least one protruding rib disposed at an edge thereof.
 10. The working table as claimed in claim 9, wherein the upper surface has a plurality of protruding ribs which are continuously or separately disposed at the edge of the upper surface.
 11. The working table as claimed in claim 1, wherein the parts container includes a plurality of units which are partially stacked in sequence, each of the units having an elongated structure and at least one partitioning panel which is disposed therein to define a plurality of sub-spaces in each of the units. 